ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Don’t assume that by doing what you are told you will be sacrificing any advantage you had. This is untrue, as the week’s progress can surely prove. (April 5-April 19) -- You can surely come out on top this week, but not by doing things in the same old ways. You’ve got to come up with new methods, and experimentation can pay off at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have a shock coming to you this week that is unavoidable, so prepare yourself in any way possible. Once it’s passed, your recovery should be swift. (May 6-May 20) -- That which has become a comfortable habit may have to be abandoned this week in favor of an activity that is far more complicated but that can pay off more handsomely, too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What you accomplish this week isn’t likely to attract a great deal of attention right now, but later on, others will see what you’ve done as an example. (June 7-June 20) -- It’s a good time to put the finishing touches on a job you’ve been enjoying from the beginning -- but that doesn’t mean you won’t be ready to move on to something else.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A little study should give you the answers you’re looking for this week, and once that happens, your excitement over a coming project will increase by ten. (July 8-July 22) -- You’re eager to see what someone else brings to the table this week. Even if meetings do not occur, you’ll come to understand someone else’s motivation much better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Putting someone else’s needs over your own this week may seem like a good idea, but you will be giving up necessary control over personal issues if you do. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you hear through the grapevine this week will tell you all you need to know about the best ways to deal with a growing problem. You have to listen, however!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are facing a situation this week that will likely require a nimbler stance than usual. Experiment before things get tricky by moving this way and that. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A very difficult problem actually has a very simple solution, and all you have to do this week is look for it where you least expect to find it. Solicit assistance!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself off the beaten path this week, but regardless of the reason, the things you discover can make the detour more than worth it. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be harboring fear for another who doesn’t realize that there are dangers lurking ahead of you both this week. Communicate clearly and be there when you’re needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Adopt a conservative stance this week, and lay off that has which has not been paying off for you lately. Cease “unofficial” efforts at the workplace. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The only reason you’ve had for maintaining proximity to someone whose company you enjoy may be expiring this week. How can you keep things going in an appropriate way?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- If you’re ready to put a certain issue behind you for good, you will want to reach out to a certain someone and let them know. It’s a good week to do it! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others are eager for you to hear their side of a volatile issue, and this week you’ll have the chance not only to lend an ear, but also to exert a powerful influence too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Status is likely to become a major issue this week, and it may cause stress between you and someone who acts very much like your equal. Set them straight! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You’re likely to receive more than one message early in the week that, if properly interpreted, may well send you on a journey of discovery quite unexpectedly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Despite another’s warning that “once is not enough,” you may find that a single foray into something new is plenty for you this week. Then go on your way! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Those younger than you can serve as a welcome reminder of what is possible this week if you can avoid the frustration that results from your older perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Whatever it is that keeps you going this week may not be entirely ethical, legal or even healthy for you in the long run. You must know when to quit! (March 6-March 20) -- Your ability to learn quickly will certainly serve you well this week as you find yourself thrust into a situation that is both crowded and fast-moving.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It’s a good week to indulge in something that can boost your productivity, but take care that you don’t overdo it and threaten your progress late in the week. (April 5-April 19) -- What you do for others this week will likely matter far more to you than anything you do for yourself, but by week’s end, you’ll begin raking in personal gains.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You’ll get very little out of pushing someone against their will this week. Focus instead on what you can do on your own that hasn’t been assigned to you. (May 6-May 20) -- A meeting of the minds early in the week results in a plan that you’ll be charged with implementing when the time comes. Late in the week you’ll be very busy!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Take care that you don’t let yourself do that which you are forbidding others from doing. You must make and obey rules that apply to everyone. (June 7-June 20) -- You may want to change course this week when you receive unexpected criticism, but that would be an error difficult to correct. Stay the course; come what may.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’ll want to reserve judgment this week until all of the evidence comes in telling you what’s really going on. Try to avoid secret dealings. (July 8-July 22) -- Even the best laid plans can go awry, as you know, but this week, if you maintain a firm grasp on what happens around you, things can surely fall out very much as you desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must be on top of the collection of information as the week opens so that you know what you need to know to promote your work effectively. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- In order to remain ahead of the pack this week, you must guard against any misuse of resources. Money matters may come to the fore as you make a plan others cannot yet support.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You’ll not be happy this week with the same assignments; you want to explore some new opportunities and methods as you seek greater contentment. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don’t expose yourself to dangers you can foresee. Those you cannot understand will be enough to deal with this week as you make a play for a different prize.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The impression you can make this week is great -- provided you stick to what you know and avoid falling prey to someone else’s attempts to trip you up. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Communication issues will arise throughout the week, but a decision you make early on can keep things from falling apart even when someone in charge makes a bad call.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Any job you do on your own is likely to be completed quickly, but group activities are sure to take some time. Be sure all assignments are made equitably. (Nov. 8-Nov.21) -- Team building will be the key to your success this week, and you’re going to have to include one or two experts with whom you’ve had a fraught relationship in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can keep tensions low this week, but to do so you’re going to have to implement a rule that not everyone agrees with at first. Trust your methods. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You will find yourself grappling with issues that others have decided don’t matter at this time -- but you know better. Take the time to lay the groundwork for change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can present yourself this week in a manner that inspires more than confidence. When all is said and done, you’ll be granted something you dearly want. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Issues that keep coming up at the most unsuitable times will have to be controlled from the inside this week. You’ll be dealing with something others have avoided.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Tend to resources with care this week; those you do not use must be saved and carefully guarded, as they’ll surely be useful to you before you know it. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you don’t believe your own press this week as you promote things in a way that attracts more attention to you than usual. Keep your feet on the ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Take a look back this week and you’ll come to a more comprehensive understanding of your own needs and desires. Your teammates raise the stakes. (March 6-March 20) -- Any disadvantages you must battle this week are likely the result of a simple misstep taken last week or the week before. Share your plans with those who can help.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You’re almost certain to uncover the truth this week if you spend enough time going over the scene of the crime. Don’t tip your hand, however! (April 5-April 19) -- Friction between you and a rival needn’t become troublesome or dangerous this week. In fact, it can prove motivating in the best way -- if you keep your wits about you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- How you negotiate a deal with someone who outranks you will matter more, perhaps, than the deal itself -- especially when new opportunities come knocking. (May 6-May 20) -- Don’t fool yourself into thinking you have more choices than you do this week. Focus on what you know has to be done in a certain way and by a certain time. Don’t stray.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may begin the week in a state of confusion over issues that others are trying to manage, and soon you’ll realize that you must take over the top spot. (June 7-June 20) -- A request to those in authority may not be approved this week, but that doesn’t mean you cannot do all that you have been assigned -- and more. You’ll impress others.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’ll be on your own this week just long enough to develop a keen instinct for what is important and what is not. The official view doesn’t count. (July 8-July 22) -- What matters most to you is likely to come to the fore in a surprising way this week, and you’ll be able to solicit just enough help to deal with it most efficiently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Adding fuel to a certain fire may seem like the way to go this week, but think twice before stepping in where you do not belong. Try playing it safe. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Timing isn’t everything this week -- it’s the only thing, at least while you are trying to persuade others that a job you want to do can be done only by you right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your ability to identify the heart of a problem will surely come in handy this week, especially when dealing with those on a different wavelength. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You’ll want to be sure that you are backing the right horse this week, though you’ll have very little to go on when it comes to assessing overall potential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The more you experiment this week, the more ready you’ll be for something that would otherwise take you very much by surprise. This can actually be fun! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may fear that your work is becoming stale, but it’s merely a matter of focus -- which has been rather lax recently. Get back on track and all will be well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There are at least two ways to do what needs to be done this week, and you must choose one before too much time passes in order to maintain efficiency. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Ask those who know you well what they think of a certain situation, and the information you receive will be useful, but ultimately, you’re going to be on your own this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Your methods may seem rather unorthodox to some, but this week you must concern yourself only with being true to your own needs and desires. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You and a certain someone can communicate quite well this week without speaking a word -- but take care you don’t begin to misinterpret the messages that come your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are likely to be the one person others can talk to this week about a key issue, and you must be ready to make a few tricky decisions as a result. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can surprise people this week with a new way of doing something that takes the sting out of the process. This can open many new doors for you as the weekend approaches.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You’re likely to be inspired this week by the most unusual events and discoveries. What you do as a result may, in turn, inspire others to follow your lead. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You’re sure to find many good deals this week, but remember that money spent is money spent -- no matter how frugal you are trying to be. You must follow your own rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You and a friend may get yourself into something you know not how to get out of at first -- but panic can only make things worse. Think and remain calm. (March 6-March 20) -- The order of events is likely to be quite significant to you this week, especially if you have to assume someone else’s responsibilities on top of your own. Prioritize!